JOB DESCRIPTION

Posted Date: 25-Apr-2016Address: 4401 WornallPostal Code: 64111Shift Type: Full-timeCategory: Nursing SupportDescription The Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant functions under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility of the Nursing Assistant is to provide basic patient cares such as bathing and hygiene elimination and toileting nutrition feeding and hydration and ambulation and positioning. The Nursing Assistant supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members.Requirements Junior College/Technical School preferred Certified Nursing Assistant or currently enrolled in a professional nursing education program with documented completion of Fundamentals of Nursing BLS required Up to 1 year experience required Nursing Assistant CNA experience in an acute or long term care setting